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Optics Eye-Candy: Zeiss's New Victory NV 5.6x62 T* Night Vision Scope

CHESTER, Va. – Carl Zeiss's new Victory NV 5.6x62 T* Night Vision Scope features a 2+ generation image amplifier tube with 20,000x light amplification, making it an ideal device for observation at night.

The Night Vision Scope performs well during moonless nights and, during a full moon, the increased brightness of the image increases the viewing range significantly.

The Night Vision Scope also has integrated infrared LED illumination enables the user to brighten the immediate area. If long-distance observations are to be made under these conditions, a 1” flashlight equipped with an infrared filter can be attached to the night vision device using an adapter.

A range-estimation reticle is provided in the Victory NV Scope. It is designed for metric units of measurement.

Accessories include a 1” flashlight holder, camera adapter for SLR cameras for connection to the lens via M 55 x 0.75 filter thread, adapter for mini Maglite, a high-quality cordura bag, wrist strap, eyepiece cap, objective lens cover, and two AA batteries.

Reader Comments

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: $5,556.00

Oh well... it's a beauty anyway.

Comment by: RackEmPunk | October 2, 2009

Is that with or without the mini mag flashlight?. (laughing)

Comment by: Sharps | October 15, 2009